The streets that are on an incline have stones imbedded in the asphalt for traction, works well. All laid by hand.
On the 'Toy Train' from Darjeeling to Ghum saw a makeshift telescope made from two tubes and big binoculars. Clever, like MacGiver.
School children wait for the 'bus' with an adult in the side of the road. All in uniforms.
Tibetian refuge center with 11 families that have been there for a long time. Ladies weaving dense carpets.
Invited into a monestary to witness the children chanting and were served tea along with the little monks.
English breakfast at a 'bakery' with a Scotish name. We all bought some baked goods as well.
Visited tea plantation, photo is of tea flower and seed. Were treated to 5 second tea which is the tips of the plant, delicious. We bought some illicit tea as the workers were on strike, however the owner of the plantation made us the tea and sold it to us. Very naughty. And, delicious.
All roads were up. And with altitude. Yikes
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